Up north cabin rental. Come relax. Play and have good fun. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and soul soothing moments to our lives. Try a new area of historic Stickley and adventure out conviently into many directions for activities.

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN THE WINTER IN AREA AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES (not in order of dates at this time):

ICE FISHING TOURNAMENTS & CONTESTS (not in order of dates at this time as information is being added, changed): Also, see www.ciscochain.weebly.com for other fishing information.

March 3, 2018 (verify for current year information and dates) - Annual Ice Fishing Derby or Tournament on Lake Gogebic 2018. Example prize of 2017 was: $1000 First Prize. Tournament open on the whole lake. Verify current year details for changes, etc.: 906-842-3321

​March 4, 2017- “Camp Josh” Sportsman/Fisherman Banquet at The Konteka. Call 906-885-5170 or Pete at 906-988-2233 for current year information and details.

Rogers Bar Area (with others) Ice Fishing Contest: Cisco Chain of Lakes area. Close to cabin rental. Check with Rogers Bar as number of entries is limited. For fishing lakes area in contest verify for information and guidelines. Fee to enter. Prizes. Generally in February (middle to end of February).

Icehole Ice Fishing Classic sponsored by Team Retreat. $20 entry fee per team. 99 team limit. Open to any/all Vilas County Lakes! Top three cash prizes for largest game fish and largest panfish by length. 1st Place Payout to Longest FIVE Pan Fish. Door Prizes, Fisherman’s Raffle, 100% Payout! The Tourney supports catch and release with photo and bumpboards (available); or bring in your catch. Register and pick up your photo fish card on Friday evening at The Retreat Bar in Presque Isle. From the cabin it is southwest. Between Presque Isle and Stickley where the cabin is there is gorgeous wilderness areas, nature preserves, Ottawa National Forest, Ontonagon River, scenic sites and more. 716-686-2575

RADAR RUN: Snowmobile radar runs. Generally around Feb. 17 (check for current year dates). By Bents Camp Restaurant and Bar (www.bents-camp.com for more information).

CANDLELIT SNOWSHOE & SKY LANTERN SEND-OFF:Enjoy snowshoeing by candlelight, with luminaries lighting your way along the 1-mile Presque Isle Nature Trail Loop (longer/shorter options available). Bring your own snowshoes or limited pairs are available. Sip on hot cocoa under the outdoor pavilion, and roast marshmallows next to the toasty-warm fire. We’ll also take a moment to renew our resolutions or to make a wish with your very own sky lantern send-off ($10 per biodegradable lantern). Plenty of parking and indoor restrooms available at the Presque Isle Community Center. Donations appreciated. February 3, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Presque Isle Nature Trail, 8306 School Loop Rd

​POKER RUN: Generally around January 26 (check for current year dates). By Bents Camp Restaurant and Bar (www.bents-camp.com for more information). Benefits Frosty Snowmobile Club.

PICKLEBALL: Conover Center. Various times and dates. Also, in Land O' Lakes.

SNO-BUDDIES CLUB CHILI COOK-OFF: Twin Haven Restaurant and Bar. Between Land O Lakes and Conover. Jan. 28, 2018 (check for other year dates and times).

LIONS CLUB WINTER FROLIC: Generally around February 11 (check current year date information). Town Park Conover

GREAT NORTHERN JERK OFF: Generally around February 18 (check current date information for year). Club 45 Between Land O Lakes and Conover

LIONS CLUB KID'S FISHEREE: Club 45 Area between Land O Lakes and Conover. Generally around March 12 (check current year and dates and ice conditions).

FREE FISHING WEEKENDS: February has a free fishing weekend in Michigan generally in middle of month (check for current year dates). Wisconsin also has free fishing weekend generally around January 20 (check for current year dates). Cabin is close to Wisconsin border. Cisco Chain of Lakes has Wisconsin and Michigan lakes and some are allowed on border to use license joining. Other lakes in area like that also (view map, etc. information to verify).

WINTER & SPRING SITESEEING, WATERFALLS & MORE: Some of the waterfalls such as Bond Falls have boardwalks and boarded walking paths. For Winter adventuring this could make it easier than in the middle of the woods hiking paths. Some waterfalls could be seen off the forestry roads (to a point, limited) such as Kakabika, Yondota and some others. Agate Falls (without using a snowmobile or ORV ATV UTV during other months) some of it could be seen off the highway area by the park. Going down some of the plowed roads you could see some of the historic sites, beautiful scenery, wildlife and more. Could always check with the Forestry Service Office or the Ottawa National Forest office, etc. in Watersmeet (up on the hill by Highway 45 and Highway 2) for more information and maps.

GOING FROM WINTER TO SPRING ICE OUT - April - ICE OUT PARTY & MUSIC, ETC. – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large ice bergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior. Spring is a great time to see waterfalls when the thaw is going on for velocity of water, etc. “Ice Out Party” and music. Verify for 2018, etc. dates.

GOING FROM WINTER TO SPRING WATERFALL TOURING: Spring is a beautiful time to see the waterfalls when there is Spring thaw. Rushing water velocity, beautiful sounds of thawing, snow on the edges like a picture frame, wildlife starts to be heard more often, etc. Some areas with boardwalks to walk on instead of trail systems. "Get Out & Feel Spring After A Long Winter!

Come for Winter and come back for the Spring!

See the Spring website for activities, etc. at: www.springstickleylodge.weebly.com​Spring into some fun to cure the Spring Fever

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